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Alta Ski Area Reviews

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User-Generated Reviews for Alta Ski Area

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Alta Ski Area to better plan your ski trip. Alta Ski Area reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 4.0

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 3.6
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 63
  • Terrain Park
  • 2.3
  • Nightlife
  • 1.9

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 57%
  • Beginner
  • 14%
  • Families
  • 41%
  • Intermediate
  • 50%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 52%
  • Advanced
  • 56%

Helpful Highlights:

Great Skiing at a throw-back area. Services are basic but that is Alta's style....

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  • 5

    1st Time at Alta and Awesome

    by aaron@huntel.net - 16th February 2011

    Pros: Steep,Fast,No lift lines

    Cons: A few slow lifts

    Alta is truley a well kept secret, I had skied every where in Utah except Alta. I decided to try Alta this year and loved it. The parking was good, the staf... Full review

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  • 5

    Alta Ski Area Review

    by pcskigal - 29th October 2006

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    CLASSIC. Sorry, Boarders, you’re still not welcome. Alta has been about pure, unspoiled skiing since 1938. If you're looking for the groomers, you're in th... Full review

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  • 5

    Trip Saver

    by FredG - 30th January 2010

    Pros: Great Snow, varied terrain friendly staff

    Cons: None as far as I’m concerned

    After skiing 2 days of so-so snow and visibility at Snowbird on my first trip to Utah decided to take the bus from the Cliff Lodge and give Alta a try with ... Full review

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  • 5

    Alta Ski Area Review

    by Ned Hallinan - 13th December 2006

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    Once you ski "Alta", you don't want to ski anywere else. The area has been known to have a soul, it's a Powderhounds Mecca. I can't say enough of this pla... Full review

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  • 5

    Alta Ski Area Review

    by fonixmunkee - 11th January 2007

    Pros: Amazing snow, tons of terrain, great vibe

    Cons: May scare off less-experienced skiers

    This past week I had the privilege of skiing Alta. Alta has always been revered and feared by me as the place of a skier's dream: challenging terrain, a ha... Full review

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  • 5

    Alta Ski Area Review

    by HalfCentury - 20th January 2007

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    I LOVE Alta! The powder is GREAT...the lack of snowboarders is heavenly and the old school ambiance is wonderful. Alta always gets more snow than it's clo... Full review

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